Ashburn Health Inspections: Mice Droppings, Moldy Potatoes

ASHBURN, VA — Several facilities in the Ashburn area recorded violations during health department inspections between Aug. 9 and Aug. 15.

COVID-19 restrictions around the state have relaxed, so health inspectors conduct most restaurant inspections in person. However, some visits, such as those for training purposes, can be conducted virtually.

Violations at restaurants typically focus on factors that can contribute to food contamination. The local health department can also perform a re-inspection to ensure that possible violations have been corrected.

For every observed violation, the inspector provides a specific corrective action that can be completed to rectify the violation. Sometimes these are simple, and violations can be corrected during the course of the inspection.

Here are the most recent restaurant inspections in the Ashburn area, according to the Loudoun County Health Department.

• Kung Fu Tea, 44110 Ashburn Shopping Plaza #186 Ashburn, VA 20147
  • Date inspected: Aug. 9
  • Total violations: 3
    • Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods (milk and heavy cream) cold holding at improper temperatures in large prep cooler. Milk observed at 45F, 47F, and heavy cream 45F. Prep cooler ambient air observed at 43F. TCS foods shall be held at or below 41F.
    • Observed wet wiping cloth stored on counter near tea shake station. Wiping cloths shall be dry or stored in sanitizer solution prepared at the proper concentration.
    • Observed plastic mango and pineapple jelly containers reused to store cookie crumbs. Single Service articles shall not be reused.
• Taco Bell, 43230 Southern Walk Plaza Ashburn, VA 20148
  • Date inspected: Aug. 9
  • Total violations: 3
    • Soda machine ice dispenser observed with accumulation of black residues.
    • Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) not properly dated for disposition. Foods not labeled include: . steak meat. Ready to eat TCS foods held over 24 hours must be date marked with either made on date or date the food item must be consumed not to exceed 7 days.
    • Food employees nails are not maintained so that the edges and surfaces are smooth and cleanable.
• Moon Lounge, 20921 Davenport Dr #111 Sterling, VA 20165
  • Date inspected: Aug. 9
  • Total violations: 6
    • The facility is lacking in oversight of date marking, prep and general handling of food and equipment. Ownership must appoint a person in a supervisory manner that oversees and directs the receiving, prep, handling and serving of foods.
    • The facility has copies of an employee health policy, but none of these copies are signed by any employees. Verifiable means that employees have been trained in the signs and symptoms of food borne illness and how to properly report them must be available for review. Have ALL food employees read and sign this document and keep onsite so that it may be reviewed when requested.
    • Both hand washing sinks within the facility are blocked by stacked water bottles, and items stored within their basins. Hand washing sinks shall be clear of any obstacles and readily accessible to food employees at all times. Hand sinks were unblocked/cleared by an employee. Do not store items, inside of or in front of hand sinks. Hand sinks shall be used for no other purpose other than washing hands.
    • Moderate/severe buildup of a dark colored soil deposit was observed on the inside surface of the ice bin. Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. Clean the ice machine of any soil debris on all surfaces.
    • A single bag of coleslaw was found with a date mark of 7/27/23. Time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) that are ready to eat (RTE) are to be kept no longer than 7 days from the date of preparation/opened. Employee voluntarily discarded the bag of coleslaw.
    • Aluminum foil was observed fashioned into a funneling device for the elimination of waste water from all three basins of the three basin sink into the main drain of the kitchen. Plumbing systems shall be maintained in good repair. Repair plumbing so that waste water is properly disposed of within the main drain. Correct within 2 weeks. See follow-up date.
• Mirzaan Cuisine, 43330 Junction Plaza #190 Ashburn, VA 20147
  • Date inspected: Aug. 9
  • Total violations: 8
    • Open drinking containers stored in a manner that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
    • A food employee failed to wash his or her hands in between tasks.
    • Observed raw chicken and goat stored in a way that causes contamination in the ready to eat food.
    • Employee observed washing the kitchen utensils and doesn't sanitize them.
    • Observed rice hot holding at improper temperature (120F). Stored under the grill. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be hot held at 135F or above to prevent growth of harmful bacteria.
    • Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) not properly dated for disposition. Foods not labeled include: cooked chicken, goat, chickpeas. Ready to eat TCS foods held over 24 hours must be date marked with either made on date or date the food item must be consumed not to exceed 7 days.
    • Chicken thawing in standing water on the kitchen counter. Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be thawed using one of the following methods: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or less, 2) completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 70°F or below with a sufficient velocity to agitate and float off loose particles of food as long as held for period of time at a temperature of 41°F or less, or 3) as part of a cooking process if the food is cooked as specified by Law or thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to a conventional cooking process, 4) Using any procedure if a portion of frozen ready to eat food is thawed and prepared for immediate service in response to an individual consumer's order, 5) Reduced Oxygen Packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (a) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration as specified in (1) of this section; or (b) Prior to, or Immediately upon completion of, its thawing using procedures specified in (2) of this section.
    • In-use utensils improperly stored between use. Spoons stored in the standing water.
• Subway #21019, 45985 Regal Plaza #120 Sterling, VA 20165
  • Date inspected: Aug. 9
  • Total violations: 1
    • There is no signage reminding employees to wash their hands at the hand sink located at the prep table/entrance of the kitchen from the main lobby. All hand sinks utilized by food employees must have signage reminding them to wash their hands. Provide hand washing signage at this hand sink.
• OXUS 7 / Cilantro Kitchen, 20937 Ashburn, Rd #125 Ashburn, VA 20147
  • Date inspected: Aug. 9
  • Total violations: 6
    • Observed knives ready for use with food residue. Food contact surfaces should be clean to sight and touch.
    • Observed the 3-compartment sink quaternary sanitizer at 0 ppm. Quaternary level should test between 150-400 ppm. Observed chlorine sanitizer of the dishwasher 0ppm chlorine sanitizer should test between 50-100 ppm.
    • Observed improper cold holding temperature tzatziki sauce 50F in reach in cooler.
    • Observed clean metal container lids being stored next to chemicals. Store food contact surfaces in a way from chemicals.
    • Observed fish (salmon and sea brass) in reduced oxygen packaging sealed bag thawing. Remove fish that has been packaged in a reduced oxygen package from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing in a refrigerator.
    • Observed the plumbing at the 3-compartment sink the black tube that connects the sanitizer to the faucet would not stay attached when water was on, unless a person was holding the black tube to the faucet. Plumbing should be maintained in good repair.
• Rubino's Pizzeria, 43170 Southern Walk Plaza Ste 110-114 Ashburn, VA 20148
  • Date inspected: Aug. 9
  • Total violations: 1
    • Wet towels stored on the counter tops. Store the towels in the sanitizer solution.
• Starbucks Coffee #11313, 3 Pidgeon Hill Drive Sterling, VA 20165
  • Date inspected: Aug. 10
  • Total violations: 4
    • Management was unable to provide documentation that employees have been trained in the signs and symptoms of food borne illness and how to report them. Verifiable means, either written or electronic, that employees have been trained in the signs and symptoms of food borne illness and how to report them must be available for review when requested. Provide this documentation.
    • A container of equipment cleaning tablets was observed stored on a prep counter next to food items. Toxic materials shall be separated from foods, food contact surfaces and stored in an area away from foods and food contacts. Person in charge removed the cleaning tablets to an area underneath a sink.
    • The facility does not have a method to measure the utensil surface temperature of the high temperature dish machine. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the food contact surface temperature. Provide an irreversible thermometer or other device/sticker that ensures that the surface temperatures are reaching a minimum of 160F.
    • EHS observed a moderate leak stemming from a loose hose that connects the detergent/sanitizer at the three basin sink. This is spraying water from the hose onto the area reserved for cleaned & sanitized utensils/dishes. Plumbing systems shall be maintained in good repair. EHS had PIC remove all cleaned dished that were stored/sprayed on to be rewashed & sanitized. Directed not to use this area for cleaned dished until the leak/spray has been repaired.
• Pizza 360, 21760 Beaumeade Circle #130 Ashburn, VA 20147
  • Date inspected: Aug. 10
  • Total violations: 2
    • Can opener blade have observed with accumulation of food residues. Cean the food contact surfaces after use.
    • Observed marinara sauce, onion sauce, tomato sauce, diced chicken cold holding at improper temperature ( 50-55F). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41F or below to prevent growth of harmful bacteria.
• Locals Tacos & Tequila, 20789 Great Falls Plaza #176 Sterling, VA 20165
  • Date inspected: Aug. 10
  • Total violations: 2
    • A container of Jefe' (Beef short Rib) was found in the walk-in cooler at improper cold holding temperature (46F). Time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) that are ready to eat (RTE) must be maintained at 41F or less. Person in charge (PIC) moved the Jefe' to the freezer to rapidly cool.
    • The establishment does not have the ability to test the concentration of Quat sanitizer at the three basin sink. A testing device or strip must be provided to monitor the concentration for sanitizer at the three basin sink. Provide test strips.
• China Gourmet Inn, 20789 Great Falls Plaza #118 Sterling, VA 20165
  • Date inspected: Aug. 10
  • Total violations: 3
    • A container of Dumplings, spring rolls and 2 portions of tempura chicken were found without date markings. When keeping time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) that are ready to eat (RTE) for longer than 24 hours, a date that the food item was prepared/opened, or a discard date not to exceed 7 days from the date that the food item was prepared/opened shall be marked on the food item or its container. Date label all TCS/RTE items that are held longer than 24 hours.
    • The lomein and broccoli that is set out at room temperature during lunch and dinner rushes is using time as the public health control (TPHC), but does not bare time stamps to log when the food was taken from temperature control. Mark these containers with a time that the food was taken from temperature control, or a discard time no longer than 4 hours from the time the food was taken from temperature control.
    • Spring rolls that are RTE were found stored in a cardboard box in the reach in cooler. Food contact surfaces must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent so that they may be properly cleaned and sanitized. Person in charge removed spring rolls and put in a clean plastic container.
• Pind Indian Cuisine, 20522 East Hampton Plaza Ashburn, VA 20147
  • Date inspected: Aug. 10
  • Total violations: 4
    • Chemical dishwasher not sanitizing adequately. Food contact surfaces shall be properly sanitized after washing. Maintain 50-100 parts per million in a dish machine using Chlorine sanitizer for proper sanitization.
    • Cooked chicken, goat, lamb and daal (lentil) on in low boy refrigerator in the kitchen registered between 45°F to 47°F. As per PIC said food items were taken from said unit and placed on ice on food prep table to reheat and serve during the lunch.
    • Pesticides labeled for residential use were observed in the facility and are being applied by the operator to control pests.
    • Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor in that bag of flour observed stored on floor in rear food storage area.
• Lakshmi Chowk, 21770 Beaumeade Circle #110 Ashburn, VA 20147
  • Date inspected: Aug. 10
  • Total violations: 3
    • Employee observed washing the bowls and not sanitize them. After being cleaned, the food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be sanitized.
    • Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) not properly dated for disposition. Foods not labeled include: chicken and rice, goat stew. Ready to eat TCS foods held over 24 hours must be date marked with either made on date or date the food item must be consumed not to exceed 7 days.
    • Chemical spray bottle observed without the proper labeling. All working containers of toxic materials should have a label with the common name of the material in it.
• Robeks Fresh Juices and Smoothies, 21012 Southbank St Sterling, VA 20165
  • Date inspected: Aug. 10
  • Total violations: 1
    • The certificate for the food safety manager has expired. A certified food protection manager must have a current certification. Renew the certification.
• Teds Bulletin, 20416 Exchange St, P-101 Ashburn, VA 20147
  • Date inspected: Aug. 10
  • Total violations: 3
    • The person in charge (PIC) unable to state the 6 big foodborne illnesses that are reportable to the department.
    • Raw chicken and raw steak registered at 46°F in lower drawer of prep cooler in kitchen. Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
    • In-use utensils improperly stored between use in that utensils observed stored in water at room temperature on food prep table in kitchen.
• Ashby Ponds- Cherry Blossom Square -1912 Restaurant, 44735 Audobon Sq Ashburn, VA 20147
  • Date inspected: Aug. 10
  • Total violations: 4
    • Observed food residue on clean dicer. Food contact surfaces should be clean to sight and touch.
    • Observed the vegetable wash at to high of a pH concentration of above 3.5. The effective range of the pH should be below 3.0.
    • Observed ice scoop handle touching ice. Ice scoops should be store in a way the handle does not contact the ice used for drinks.
    • Observed the metal guard on the ice machine and the bottom part where the juice comes out with an accumulation of dirt and debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Person in charge had both items cleaned.
• Ashby Ponds - Birch Point (Dogwood Pub), 44715 Audubon Square Ashburn, VA 20147
  • Date inspected: Aug. 10
  • Total violations: 2
    • Observed the tip of the soda gun with a build up of dark residue. Food-contact surfaces (soda gun) shall be clean to sight and touch.
    • Observed the vegetable wash at to high of a pH concentration of above 3.5. The effective range of the pH should be below 3.0.
• Taco Zocalo, 44927 George Washington Blvd #110 Ashburn, VA 20147
  • Date inspected: Aug. 11
  • Total violations: 1
    • Utensils in-use for the grill observed in a container of stagnant water on the right hand side of the grill line. In-use utensils that are stored between uses must be stored on a clean, dry surface, in water that is 135F or more, or in continuously running cold water that has enough velocity to wash away food particles. Person in charge removed the utensils and replaced with clean utensils in a clean dry container. Corrected.
• Milk & Honey, 22000 Dulles Retail Plaza, Suite 186 Sterling, VA 20166
  • Date inspected: Aug. 11
  • Total violations: 5
    • An ice bucket was found stored/blocking the hand sink located to the left of the three basin sink. Hand sinks shall be fully accessible to food employees at all times to encourage frequent hand washing and shall not be blocked or impeded. Employee removed the ice bucket. Corrected.
    • A container of sliced sausage was found at improper cold holding temperature within the walk-in cooler (45F). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) that are ready to eat (RTE) foods must be maintained at 41F or less. Employee voluntarily discarded the container of sliced sausage. Corrected.
    • A container of cut sausage was found within the walk-in cooler with no date marking. TCS foods that are RTE and are kept longer than 24 hours must have a date that the food item was prepared/opened, or a discard date not to exceed 7 days, with the prepared date counting as day 1. Employee voluntarily discarded the sliced sausage. Corrected.
    • 2 wet wiping cloths were found in sanitizing buckets that measured 0ppm sanitizer. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held in a chemical sanitizing solution with a concentration specified in 12VAC5-421-3380. Person in charge (PIC) has all sanitizing buckets refreshed with new sanitizing solution (200ppm QUAT). Corrected.
    • The establishment does not have testing strips or other device that measures the concentration of the QUAT sanitizer at the three basin sink. Testing strips or other device that measures the concentration of sanitizer is required so that the concentration may be monitored. Provide QUAT testing strips or other approved testing method.
• Maison Culinaire Caterer, 504 Shaw Rd Suite 218 Sterling, VA 20166
  • Date inspected: Aug. 11
  • Total violations: 3
    • A food employee was observed eating in an area other than designated break area while preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces.
    • Mashed potatoes and cocktail sauce in the shelves in the walk in refrigerator observed with mold growth in them.
    • Date marking not provided to the mixed dressings in the walk in refrigerator that was prepared at the facility.
• Swaad Kitchen LLC (Gordon's Kitchen), 506 Shaw Rd #329 Sterling, VA 20166
  • Date inspected: Aug. 11
  • Total violations: 2
    • The food establishment does not have written procedures for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events that happen in the facility.
    • Mice droppings observed on the floor, at the corner near the oven in the kitchen and in restroom.
• Eateries of Loudoun Commissary Kitchen, 43780 Central Station Dr, #125 Ashburn, VA 20147
  • Date inspected: Aug. 12
  • Total violations: 1
    • The paper towel dispenser is empty. Provide paper towels for proper hand drying at all hand sinks at all times.
• Sortrel Thai Restaurant, 46 Pidgeon Hill Dr Sterling, VA 20165
  • Date inspected: Aug. 14
  • Total violations: 3
    • The establishment has an Employee Health Reporting Policy (Form 1B) but is only able to provide one signed copy. Verifiable means that ALL food employees have been trained in the signs and symptoms of foodborne illness and how to report them must be available for review. Person in charge had all food employees read and sign copies of Form 1B during the inspection. Corrected.
    • A large container of marinating raw chicken was found stored over a large container of pre-made peanut sauce in the walk-in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross-contamination by separating raw proteins from ready to eat (RTE) foods and arranging them in a way that prevents risks of cross-contamination. PIC rearranged the containers so that the peanut sauce was stored above the raw chicken. Corrected,
    • EHS observed a food employee actively prepping food within the kitchen with no hair restraint. A hair restraint such as a hat or hair net must be worn so that hair is not exposed to food or food contact surfaces. Food employee put a hat on during the inspection. Corrected.
• Countryside Cafe and Pizzeria, 128 Edds Lane Sterling, VA 20165
  • Date inspected: Aug. 14
  • Total violations: 3
    • No hand towels are provided at the hand washing sink on the line. Dispenser is empty. All hand sinks utilized by food employees must have a hand drying provision. Person in charge refilled the hand towels. Corrected.
    • No date marking was found throughout the facility. When keeping time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS) that are ready to eat (RTE) for more than 24 hours, a date marking when the food was prepared/opened, or a discard date not to exceed 7 days from the date that the food item was prepared/opened shall be labeled on the food/container. Date mark all TCS/RTE foods.
    • A spray bottle with a clear liquid and no label information was found within the kitchen area. Person in charge (PIC) identified the material as grill/oven cleaner. When taking toxic materials (cleaners) from bulk supplies, the common name of the material must be labeled on the working container. PIC labeled the working container (spray bottle)
• Thaitastic, 20070 Ashbrook Common Plaza #199 Ashburn, VA 20147
  • Date inspected: Aug. 14
  • Total violations: 2
    • The handwashing facility not readily accessible for employees to wash hands in that the hand sink in food prep area is blocked with rice cooker placed right in front of it, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
    • Observed raw chicken with cooked chicken stored in cooler. Prevent potential cross contamination by not storing raw animal foods with ready to eat foods.
• Altos De Jaisco of Ashburn, 20035 Ashburn Commons Plaza #3147 Ashburn, VA 20147
  • Date inspected: Aug. 14
  • Total violations: 4
    • There is a squeeze bottle with liquid condiment being stored in container of food in prep cooler. This item is held with hands and should not be stored directly with food.
    • The handsink in front prep area is not working. There is a work order in and the repair will be made today.
    • Observed raw shrimp and raw meat stored over ready to eat food in cooler. Prevent potential cross contamination by not storing raw animal foods over ready to eat foods.
    • Observed rice hot holding at improper temperature (93, 101F). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be hot held at 135F or above to prevent growth of harmful bacteria.
• Uptown Cafe, 22970 Indian Creek Dr #125 Sterling, VA 20166
  • Date inspected: Aug. 14
  • Total violations: 2
    • There are no paper towels at the hand sink to dry hands. There must be paper towels available at hand sink for proper hand drying at all times.
    • Slicer blade observed with accumulation of food residues.
• Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken, 44260 Ice Rink Plaza Ashburn, VA 20147
  • Date inspected: Aug. 14
  • Total violations: 4
    • A food handler was observed drinking from an uncovered beverage container while in the kitchen.
    • Raw shell eggs stored above the water bottles in the walk in cooler. Separate raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding.
    • Mac and cheese noted as improperly cooled to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Mac and cheese were made last night and has been cooling for more than 6 hours. Cool time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food(s) from 135F to 41F within a total of 6 hours and from 135F to 70F within 2 hours.
    • Observed rice hot holding at improper temperature 110 (F). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be hot held at 135F or above to prevent growth of harmful bacteria.
• Comfort Inn & Suites, 45515 Dulles Plaza Sterling, VA 20166
  • Date inspected: Aug. 14
  • Total violations: 5
    • No certified food protection manager certificate could be provided during the inspection. A person with supervisory control shall be a certified food protection manager.
    • 2 containers of Hot Shot aerosol insecticide was found stored within the kitchen. These insecticides are a restricted use pesticide and shall not be used within a food facility unless applied by a certified applicator. or a person under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. Pesticides were removed from the kitchen. Do not use.
    • Personal items to include a purse, headphones and a cell phone was observed stored directly on the counter, next to food items. Food shall be protected from sources of contamination by separating and storing personal items in an area designated for employee items, and away from food items. Do not store personal items on the counters.
    • No testing device or testing strips to test/monitor the concentration of the Quat sanitizer is available within the facility. A testing device or strip that monitors the concentration of sanitizer must be available at all times. Provide testing Strips.
    • The back wall in the kitchen appears to have had the outer layer removed, leaving drywall with glue residue exposed. Wall coverings shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable, or have some other finish that is non absorbent and easily cleanable. Repair the wall in the kitchen so that it is easily cleanable.
• Champs, 45630 Falke Plaza #190 Sterling, VA 20166
  • Date inspected: Aug. 14
  • Total violations: 1
    • A sanitizing bucket with a wet wiping cloth was found with 0ppm sanitizer. Wet wiping cloths that are used to wipe down food contact surfaces of equipment/counters must be stored in between uses in sanitizer at effective concentrations. Person in charge changed the sanitizing solution. Sanitizer solution was retested and at 50 PPM Chlorine. Corrected.
• Smoothie King #620, 21100 Dulles Town Cir B120 Sterling, VA 20166
  • Date inspected: Aug. 15
  • Total violations: 3
    • Kitchen manager could not locate proper documentation of an employee health policy showing kitchen staff are properly trained to report symptoms of illnesses transmittable through food. Manager must document staff training.
    • There are no paper towels at the hand sink to dry hands. There must be paper towels available at hand sink for proper hand drying at all times.
    • Inside of the ice machine observed with accumulation of black residues. Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
• Rais Pizza, 21430 Cedar Dr #128 Sterling, VA 20164
  • Date inspected: Aug. 15
  • Total violations: 4
    • The establishment does not have test strips or other testing device to test and monitor the concentration of chlorine sanitizer for the low temperature dish machine. Test strips or other testing device that monitors the concentration of chlorine sanitizer must be available for the low temp dish machine. Provide chlorine test strips.
    • Several tongs were observed stored over handles of equipment, on equipment carts, and in between walls/grill/stove. Utensils that are in-use, and stored in between uses, must be stored on a clean, dry surface, in water held at 135F or more, or in continuously running water with enough velocity to wash away food particles. Tongs were removed and placed in the three basin sink to be rewashed.
    • Meatballs in marinara, chili and nacho cheese that is held hot in the hot holding unit to the left of the grill was temped at improper temperature (106F, 118F, 122F). Time/temperature control for safety foods that are hot held must be held at 135F or more to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. EHS discussed processes of how foods are reheated, and condition of the hot holding unit. Employee reheated foods to 165F before replacing into the hot holding unit. Hot holding unit was turned up.
    • The low temperature dish machine in the kitchen is not dispensing sanitizer. Machine was tested 4 times with 0ppm chlorine sanitizer. Food contact surfaces of utensils, equipment etc. must be sanitized before use, after cleaning. EHS directed that the three basin sink be utilized for manual ware washing until the dish machine is repaired and dispensing proper concentrations of sanitizer.
• Rais Pour House, 21430 Cedar Dr #128 Sterling, VA 20164
  • Date inspected: Aug. 15
  • Total violations: 4
    • The low temperature dish machine behind the bar is discharging wastewater into the hand sink, and not the floor drain. Aluminum foil found in floor drain for unknown purpose. Hand sink water supply at the right hand portion of the bar, near the beer taps is turned off. When turned on, there is a moderate leak from the faucet. Plumbing systems shall be maintained in good repair. Repair multiple plumbing issues. Dish machine must drain into the floor drain, hand sinks must be functional and available for employees to use. EHS will continue overseeing until repairs are made.
    • The establishment does not have testing strips or testing device to monitor the concentration of chlorine sanitizer at the low temperature dish machine. Testing strips or other testing device must be provided to monitor the concentration levels of sanitizer. Provide chlorine testing strips.
    • Several vaporous pesticide strips (HOTSHOT) were found in use behind the bar. These are a restricted pesticide and are not suitable for use in establishments that serve food & drink. Poisonous/toxic materials that are used in food establishments shall be approved for use in those environments and be labeled for use within a food establishment. Label information indicates this material is not to be used in food establishments. Do not use.
    • The dedicated hand sink behind the bar was observed with a hose in its basin that was connected to the low temperature dish machine. The hose was observed discharging wastewater into the hand sink, and not directly into the floor drain. Hand sink also was not equipped with a hand drying provision. Hand sinks shall be used for hand washing only, and no other purpose. Hand sinks that are utilized by food employees shall be equipped with a hand drying provision at all times.
• Panda Tea House, 21100 Dulles Town Cir #176 Sterling, VA 20166
  • Dare inspected: Aug. 15
  • Total violations: 3
    • Kitchen manager could not locate proper documentation of an employee health policy showing kitchen staff are properly trained to report symptoms of illnesses transmittable through food. Manager must document staff training.
    • Observed bubble tea hot holding at improper temperature 99 (F). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be hot held at 135F or above to prevent growth of harmful bacteria.
    • Inside of the ice machine observed with accumulation of black residues. Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

The following facilities did not record any violations:

• Potomac Falls HS Concessions Outdoor (Football)
• Potomac Falls High School Concession Stand (Baseball)
• Cherie
• Burger King #10344
• Burger King #12401
• Nagoya Steak & Seafood
• Papa John's Pizza #1233
• Wicket Door Pub
• Sterling Community Center
• The Cornichon LLC
• Stone Bridge High School Concession (Outdoor)
• Anna Sudha Community Kitchens
• Sterling Middle School
• Ford's Wicked Catering
• LoCo Kitchen, LLC